Introduction: Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson were immensely influential and polarizing figures during the early years of the new American republic. These men represented two drastically different views for the future of the United States. Their debates about the role of government, the rights of the people, and the United States economy would lead to nothing less than the formation of America's first political parties. Whose view do you think was best for the United States?

Directions: Write a blog post that supports and defends the views of Alexander Hamilton or Thomas Jefferson. Your post must include the following:

At least three paragraphs

Direct quotes from Hamilton and/or Jefferson

Specific facts and details about their beliefs and actions as political leaders that are used to support your claim.

A counter claim paragraph: A paragraph that explains the view of the opposing side and explains why that view is incorrect.

Each student must comment on at least one other student's blog post. Examples: "I agree with this post because...." "I disagree with this post because...." "I found this post interesting because....." etc.

Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton had both many different views. They both did help the George Washington in one which was being part of the president’s cabinet. They did not work together until Washington appointed Jefferson as the first secretary of state and Hamilton as the first secretary of treasury. Both of this man had different opinions on everything like economy, the idea of a national bank, and power of the government.

I support the republicans or in other words Jefferson. He spoke primarily for agricultural interest and values, and believed that freedom and democracy flourished best in a rural society composed of self sufficient farmers. They felt little need for a strong central government. He also wanted to eliminate internal taxes. “The care of human life and happiness, and not their destruction, is the first and only object of good government.” As a leader Jefferson is the best candidate and the correct man to be a leader.

Alexander Hamilton in the other hand believed that the common people often acted foolishly. His view on government was completely different from Jefferson. His view on government was to have a central government, and also believed that the rich, educated and wellborn were the people who should rule. His view on human nature was shaped by his wartime experiences. He had believed that people were basically selfish and everyone were out for themselves. His view were very wrong because he was simply not a man of the people. “ Those who stand for nothing fall for anything.”

Two competing political philosophies have always existed throughout the United States.One seeking to increase the power of the central government, and one seeking to decrease it.During the 1800s these two conflicting philosophies were acted out by the federal and the democratic republican parties, the federalist, led by Alexander Hamilton, advocated the importance of a strong central government in leading the country forward, while the democratic republicans led by Thomas Jefferson, promoted increasing the common moms role in government. Both leaders had good intentions on improving the United States government and in having a better life for the people. I am on Jefferson side for his way of managing the government in the most safe way.

Hamilton states that "In framing a government which is to be administered by men over men the great difficulty lies, in this you must first enable the government to control and in the next places force it to control itself" This statement shows the point of view n Hamilton way on improving the government, He wants the men to govern the government, The government must oblige to control the governed. On the other hand Jefferson " What more is necessary to make us a happy and prosperous people? a wise and frugal government, which should retain a men from injuring one another" This states that Jefferson is locking out for the people not only for power of the government as Hamilton is. As you can see both philosophers had different ways to increase the government level.Jefferson way was way more safe.

To oppose to Hamilton side. Hamilton basically just wanted power. He also states "All communities divided them self into the few and many the first are the rich and well born". This quote shows his selfishness. He wants the high class people to be separate from the poor in order to maintain a stabled government.I disagree with this idea because there would be chaos in between the communities. Jefferson states that " The small landowners are the most precious part of the state". I agree with this statement because the small landowners have the most to offer. They work for their resources and also work hard for them since they barely own land. I am an Jefferson side apposing Hamilton due to the fact that Jefferson idea are less important, he thinks about the people and the government would be more stabled and safe.

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Brandon Ramphal

11/24/2015 02:49:40 pm

Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton were two very well educated individuals. But they both had very very different views on how things should be done and how the U.S. should be formed. Both of there views where brilliant but, one of these individual's views weren't so well to be helping the U.S. be formed very well.

Thomas Jefferson wanted to represent the common man. He wanted to represent the common farmer and the people who suffered very hard due to the states very high and over expensive taxes that they would lay on the poor/local farmers/people in the district.

On the other hand Jefferson never really thought about it in a political way. He was always about by the people for the people he never really gave thought to it politically. Needless to say the laws should be to help and aid the people.

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